AFFECT THE COLOR LEVELS FOR EACH COUNTY UNDER THE NEW TIER SYSTEM, SET BY THE NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER BRANDON EVANS HAS MOR ON THE NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER, WITH DETAILS ON THE CHANGES TO THE TIER SYSTEM. BRANDON: CERTAINLY SOME CHANGES WHEN IT COMES TO COLOR-CODED CATEGORIES AND WHAT EACH ONE OF THEM MEANS. THERE WILL BE THE ADDITION OF A NEW COLOR, TURQUOISE. FIRST I WANT TO TALK ABOUT YELLOW. THAT IS THE CATEGORY WITH THE MOST COUNTIES. YELLOW MEANS RESTAURANTS CAN DO 33% INDOOR, 75% OUTDOOR. CLOSE CONTACT BUSINESSES LIKE SALONS CAN DO 33%. LARGE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, 25% OUTDOOR WITH SOME LIMITED INDOOR OPTIONS. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, 33%, BUT OUTDOOR ONLY. BARS AND CLUBS ARE STILL CLOSED IN THE YELLOW. AS FOR GREEN, RESTAURANTS INCREASES TO 50% INDOOR, 75% OUTDOOR. CLOSE CONTACT BUSINESS, 50% CAPACITY. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND LARGE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES BOTH GO TO 25% INDOOR, 50% OUTDOOR. BARS AND CLUBS CAN OPEN, BUT ONLY OUTDOOR, AND ONLY AT 25%. NOW THE NEWEST ONE, TURQUOISE. RESTAURANTS GO 75% FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR. SO DO CLOSE CONTACT BUSINESSES. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES GO TO 50% INDOORS, 75% OUTDOOR. WHILE LARGE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES GO TO 33% INDOOR, 75% OUTDOOR. TURQUOISE IS WHERE YOU WILL FINALLY GET INDOOR BAR SERVICE AT 33%. IT JUMPS TO 75% FOR OUTDOOR. BERNALILLO COUNTY IN YELLOW, WE ARE HERE AT REVEL. THEY STILL CAN ONLY OPERATE A PORTION OF THE RESTAURANTS, BARS AND MUSIC VENUES HERE. I SPOKE TO THE OWNER WHO TELLS ME THIS WEEK ACTUALLY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE THEIR GRAND OPENING. >> WAS ON FEBRUARY 27 OF 2020, SOMETHING WE HAD BEEN WORKING ON FOR OVER A YEAR AND A HALF, AND LITERALLY WITHIN 2.5 WEEKS, IT ALL CAME CRUMBLING DOWN. WE EXPECTED IT TO BE SHUT DOWN A COUPLE WEEKS AT THE MOST. HERE WE ARE ONE YEAR LATER, STILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN IN THE BARS AND IN THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ITSELF. BRANDON: HE DID SAY THAT THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TURQUOISE
Here is what the latest New Mexico Public Health Order means for you
Updated: 7:18 PM MST Feb 24, 2021
On Wednesday Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a new Public Health Order adding a new “Turquoise Level” to the Red to Green framework and includes changes to businesses previously categorized as “close contact recreational facilities. The new less restrictive “Turquoise Level” allows all businesses to operate with minimal occupancy limits. Watch the video below for more on the impact this is having on New Mexico businesses.Counties who have a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than eight cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent four-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent four-week period less than or equal to five percent will now be in the Turquoise Level. Those businesses that had been listed as close-contact recreational facilities will now be broken into three categories: large entertainment venues, recreational facilities and bars and clubs. Large entertainment venues and recreational facilities will be allowed to reopen for outdoor use with capacity limits under the yellow tier. Bars and clubs can reopen at 25% capacity outdoors under the green tier. On Wednesday, the state also updated its statewide COVID-19 map with 19 counties at the Yellow Level and six at the Green Level and four counties reaching the new Turquoise Level.Counties that are now in the Green Level are De Baca, Los Alamos, Mora, Quay, Taos and Torrance.Counties that are in the Yellow Level are Bernalillo, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, Grant, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro and Valencia. In addition, 4 counties have met the new Turquoise Level and those counties include Catron, Harding, Sierra and Union.Doña Ana, Eddy, McKinley and Otero county are all in the Red Level.State parks will also reopen to New Mexico residents for camping with reservations.Read the entire Public Health Order here >>Get the full breakdown below: “Large entertainment venues” are defined as any publicly or privately owned venue typically or actually used to host large audiences for the purposes of entertainment or amusement, including but not limited to racetracks, concert venues, movie theaters, performance venues, professional sports venues and theaters. At the Turquoise Level, these venues may operate at up to 33 percent of maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises, as determined by the relevant fire marshal or department, and up to 75 percent of maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises. At the Green Level, these venues may operate at up to 25 percent of maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises, as determined by the relevant fire marshal or department, and up to 50 percent of maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises. At the Yellow Level, these venues may operate at up to 25 percent of any outdoor space on the premises but may not permit patrons to enter the indoor portions of the venue except for the limited purpose of using a restroom; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion. At the Red Level, these venues may not operate. “Recreational facilities” are defined as any publicly or privately owned facility typically or actually used for recreational activities capable of bringing persons within close proximity of one another, including but not limited to aquariums, amusement parks, arcades, basketball courts, baseball fields, bowling alleys, botanical gardens, family entertainment centers, football fields, go-kart courses, golf courses, ice-skating rinks, museums with interactive displays or exhibits, miniature golf courses, ski areas, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, youth programs, trampoline parks and zoos. At the Turquoise Level, these facilities may operate at up to 50 percent of the maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises and up to 75 percent of the maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises. At the Green Level, these facilities may operate at up to 25 percent of the maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises and up to 50 percent of the maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises. At the Yellow Level, these facilities may operate at up to 33 percent of maximum occupancy at any outdoor space on the premises; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion. At the Red Level, these facilities may operate at up to 25 percent of maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion. “Bars and clubs” are defined as any business that typically or actually generates more than half of its revenue from the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption – including adult entertainment venues, nightclubs, and dance clubs, regardless of the source of their revenue. At the Turquoise Level, bars and clubs may operate at up to 33 percent of the maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises and up to 75 percent of any outdoor space on the premises. At the Green Level, bars and clubs may operate at up to 25 percent of any outdoor space on the premises; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion. At the Yellow Level, bars and clubs may not operate. At the Red Level, bars and clubs may not operate. The categories and definitions for each risk level are available below and available at cv.nmhealth.org/redtogreen.TURQUOISE LEVEL:Counties at the Turquoise Level have both a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent four-week period, and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent four-week period less than or equal to 5%.Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functionsEssential retail spaces: 75% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 75% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor diningClose-contact businesses: 75% of maximum capacity; no restrictions on outdoor spacesLarge entertainment venues: 33% of maximum capacity for any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premisesRecreational facilities: 50% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on the premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premisesBars and clubs: 33% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises, where applicable**All other businesses: 75% of maximum capacity indoors; no restrictions on outdoor spacesHouses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 75% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premisesPlaces of lodging: No maximum occupancy restrictions for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 50% of maximum occupancy for all others; 15 guests maximum for vacation rentalsMass gatherings limit: 150 persons, or 200 vehiclesGREEN LEVEL:Counties at the Green Level have both a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functionsEssential retail spaces: 50% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 50% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor diningClose-contact businesses: 50% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Large entertainment venues: 25% of maximum capacity for any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 50% of any outdoor space on premisesRecreational facilities: 25% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on the premises; 50% of any outdoor space on the premisesBars and clubs: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on premises, where applicable; indoor not permitted**All other businesses: 50% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 50% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premisesPlaces of lodging: 75% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 40% of maximum occupancy for all others; 10 guests maximum for vacation rentalsMass gatherings limit: 20 persons, 120 vehiclesYELLOW LEVEL:Counties at the Yellow Level have either a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, or an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functionsEssential retail spaces: 33% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 33% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoors dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 10 p.m. each nightClose-contact businesses: 33% of maximum capacity or 20 customers at one time, whichever is smaller; 33% of any outdoor space on the premisesLarge entertainment venues: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on premises; indoor not permitted with the limited exception of operating up to 25% of maximum capacity for recording and broadcasting entertainment without any in-person audienceRecreational facilities: 33% of any outdoor space on the premises; indoor not permittedBars and clubs: May not operate**All other businesses: 33% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 33% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premisesPlaces of lodging: 60% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentalsMass gatherings limit: 10 persons; 80 vehiclesRED LEVEL:Counties at the Red Level are those with a new COVID-19 case incident rate of greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period greater than 5%.Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functionsEssential retail spaces: 25% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Food and drink establishments: No indoor dining permitted; 25% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 9 p.m. each nightClose-contact businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 10 customers at one time, whichever is smaller; 25% of any outdoor space on the premisesLarge entertainment venues: May not operateRecreational facilities: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on the premises; indoor not permittedBars and clubs: May not operate**All other businesses: 25% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 25% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premisesPlaces of lodging: 40% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentalsMass gatherings limit: 5 persons, 40 vehiclesCategories and definitions within the public health order:Essential businesses (non-retail): These are any business or nonprofit entity falling within one or more of the following categories:Health care operations including hospitals, walk-in-care health facilities, pharmacies, medical wholesale and distribution, home health care workers or aides for the elderly, emergency dental facilities, nursing homes, residential health care facilities, research facilities, congregate care facilities, intermediate care facilities for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supportive living homes, home health care providers, drug and alcohol recovery support services, and medical supplies and equipment manufacturers and providers; Homeless shelters, food banks, and other services providing care to indigent or needy populations; Childcare facilities; Farms, ranches, and other food cultivation, processing, or packaging operations; Infrastructure operations including, but not limited to, public works construction, commercial and residential construction and maintenance, self-storage facilities, airport operations, public transportation, airlines, taxis, private transportation providers, transportation network companies, water, gas, electrical, oil drilling, oil refining, natural resources extraction or mining operations, nuclear material research and enrichment, those attendant to the repair and construction of roads and highways, gas stations, solid waste collection and removal, trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal, sewer, data and internet providers, data centers, technology support operations, and telecommunications systems; Manufacturing operations involved in food processing, manufacturing agents, chemicals, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, sanitary products, household paper products, microelectronics/semiconductor, primary metals manufacturers, electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturers, and transportation equipment manufacturers; Services necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences or essential businesses including security services, towing services, custodial services, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled trades; Veterinary and livestock services, animal shelters and facilities providing pet adoption, daycare, or boarding services; Media services; Utilities, including their contractors, suppliers, and supportive operations, engaged in power generation, fuel supply and transmission, water and wastewater supply; Crematoriums, funeral homes and cemeteries; Banks, credit unions, insurance providers, payroll services, brokerage services, and investment management firms; Businesses providing mailing and shipping services; Laboratories and defense and national security-related operations supporting the United States government, a contractor to the United States government, or any federal entity; Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, but only where necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities; and Logistics, and also businesses that store, transport, or deliver groceries, food, materials, goods or services directly to residences, retailers, government institutions, or essential businesses. Essential retail spaces: These include grocery stores, supermarkets, food banks, farmers’ markets and vendors who sell food, convenience stores, and other businesses that generate more than one-third of their revenue from the sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet food, animal feed or supplies, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other consumable food and drink products; automobile repair facilities, bike repair facilities, and retailers who generate the majority of their revenue from the sale of automobile or bike repair products; hardware stores; laundromats; and dry cleaner services.Food and drink establishments: These are restaurants, breweries, wineries, distillers, cafes, coffee shops, or other similar establishments that offer food or drink.Close-contact businesses: These are barbershops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, nail salons, spas, massage therapy services, esthetician clinics and tanning salons.Recreational facilities: These are any publicly or privately owned facility typically or actually used for recreational activities capable of bringing persons within close proximity of one another, including aquariums, amusement parks, arcades, basketball courts, baseball fields, bowling alleys, botanical gardens, family entertainment centers, football fields, go-kart courses, golf courses, ice-skating rinks, museums with interactive displays or exhibits, miniature golf courses, ski areas, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, youth programs, guided raft tours, guided balloon tours and zoos.Bars and clubs: These are any business that typically or actually generates more than half of its revenue from the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption – including adult entertainment venues, nightclubs, and dance clubs, regardless of the source of their revenue. Large entertainment venues: These are as any publicly or privately owned venue typically or actually used to host large audiences for the purposes of entertainment or amusement, including racetracks, concert venues, movie theaters, performance venues, professional sports venues and theaters.Houses of worship: These are any church, synagogue, mosque, or other gathering space where persons congregate to exercise their religious beliefs.Places of lodging: These are hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term vacation rentals.Mass gatherings: These are any public gathering, private gathering, organized event, ceremony, parade, funeral, or any other grouping that brings together a specified number of individuals in a single room or connected space, confined outdoor space, or open outdoor space. “Mass gatherings” also include coordinated events in which individuals gather in vehicles. “Mass gatherings” do not include the presence of any number of individuals where those individuals regularly reside. “Mass gathering” does not include individuals who are public officials or public employees in the course and scope of their employment.**All other businesses: These are any entities that are not identified explicitly as an “essential business,” “house of worship,” “recreational facility,” “large entertainment venue,” “food and drink establishment,” “bars or clubs” or “place of lodging”.” Examples would include non-essential retail spaces like a clothing store, a gym, a group fitness class or a personal training service, among others.
On Wednesday Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a new Public Health Order adding a new “Turquoise Level” to the Red to Green framework and includes changes to businesses previously categorized as “close contact recreational facilities.
The new less restrictive “Turquoise Level” allows all businesses to operate with minimal occupancy limits.
Watch the video below for more on the impact this is having on New Mexico businesses.
Counties who have a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than eight cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent four-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent four-week period less than or equal to five percent will now be in the Turquoise Level.
Those businesses that had been listed as close-contact recreational facilities will now be broken into three categories: large entertainment venues, recreational facilities and bars and clubs. Large entertainment venues and recreational facilities will be allowed to reopen for outdoor use with capacity limits under the yellow tier. Bars and clubs can reopen at 25% capacity outdoors under the green tier.
On Wednesday, the state also updated its statewide COVID-19 map with 19 counties at the Yellow Level and six at the Green Level and four counties reaching the new Turquoise Level.
Counties that are now in the Green Level are De Baca, Los Alamos, Mora, Quay, Taos and Torrance.
Counties that are in the Yellow Level are Bernalillo, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, Grant, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro and Valencia.
In addition, 4 counties have met the new Turquoise Level and those counties include Catron, Harding, Sierra and Union.
Doña Ana, Eddy, McKinley and Otero county are all in the Red Level.
State parks will also reopen to New Mexico residents for camping with reservations.
Read the entire Public Health Order here >>
Get the full breakdown below:
- “Large entertainment venues” are defined as any publicly or privately owned venue typically or actually used to host large audiences for the purposes of entertainment or amusement, including but not limited to racetracks, concert venues, movie theaters, performance venues, professional sports venues and theaters.
- At the Turquoise Level, these venues may operate at up to 33 percent of maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises, as determined by the relevant fire marshal or department, and up to 75 percent of maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises.
- At the Green Level, these venues may operate at up to 25 percent of maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises, as determined by the relevant fire marshal or department, and up to 50 percent of maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises.
- At the Yellow Level, these venues may operate at up to 25 percent of any outdoor space on the premises but may not permit patrons to enter the indoor portions of the venue except for the limited purpose of using a restroom; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion.
- At the Red Level, these venues may not operate.
- “Recreational facilities” are defined as any publicly or privately owned facility typically or actually used for recreational activities capable of bringing persons within close proximity of one another, including but not limited to aquariums, amusement parks, arcades, basketball courts, baseball fields, bowling alleys, botanical gardens, family entertainment centers, football fields, go-kart courses, golf courses, ice-skating rinks, museums with interactive displays or exhibits, miniature golf courses, ski areas, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, youth programs, trampoline parks and zoos.
- At the Turquoise Level, these facilities may operate at up to 50 percent of the maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises and up to 75 percent of the maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises.
- At the Green Level, these facilities may operate at up to 25 percent of the maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises and up to 50 percent of the maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises.
- At the Yellow Level, these facilities may operate at up to 33 percent of maximum occupancy at any outdoor space on the premises; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion.
- At the Red Level, these facilities may operate at up to 25 percent of maximum occupancy of any outdoor space on the premises; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion.
- “Bars and clubs” are defined as any business that typically or actually generates more than half of its revenue from the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption – including adult entertainment venues, nightclubs, and dance clubs, regardless of the source of their revenue.
- At the Turquoise Level, bars and clubs may operate at up to 33 percent of the maximum occupancy of any enclosed space on the premises and up to 75 percent of any outdoor space on the premises.
- At the Green Level, bars and clubs may operate at up to 25 percent of any outdoor space on the premises; employees may occupy the indoor portion of the facility to the extent necessary to operate the outdoor portion.
- At the Yellow Level, bars and clubs may not operate.
- At the Red Level, bars and clubs may not operate.
The categories and definitions for each risk level are available below and available at cv.nmhealth.org/redtogreen.
TURQUOISE LEVEL:
Counties at the Turquoise Level have both a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent four-week period, and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent four-week period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Essential retail spaces: 75% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 75% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining
Close-contact businesses: 75% of maximum capacity; no restrictions on outdoor spaces
Large entertainment venues: 33% of maximum capacity for any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises
Recreational facilities: 50% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on the premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises
Bars and clubs: 33% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 75% of any outdoor space on premises, where applicable
**All other businesses: 75% of maximum capacity indoors; no restrictions on outdoor spaces
Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 75% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises
Places of lodging: No maximum occupancy restrictions for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 50% of maximum occupancy for all others; 15 guests maximum for vacation rentals
Mass gatherings limit: 150 persons, or 200 vehicles
GREEN LEVEL:
Counties at the Green Level have both a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Essential retail spaces: 50% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 50% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining
Close-contact businesses: 50% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Large entertainment venues: 25% of maximum capacity for any indoor/enclosed space on premises; 50% of any outdoor space on premises
Recreational facilities: 25% of maximum capacity of any indoor/enclosed space on the premises; 50% of any outdoor space on the premises
Bars and clubs: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on premises, where applicable; indoor not permitted
**All other businesses: 50% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 50% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises
Places of lodging: 75% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 40% of maximum occupancy for all others; 10 guests maximum for vacation rentals
Mass gatherings limit: 20 persons, 120 vehicles
YELLOW LEVEL:
Counties at the Yellow Level have either a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, or an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Essential retail spaces: 33% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Food and drink establishments (if NM Safe Certified): 33% of maximum capacity for indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoors dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 10 p.m. each night
Close-contact businesses: 33% of maximum capacity or 20 customers at one time, whichever is smaller; 33% of any outdoor space on the premises
Large entertainment venues: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on premises; indoor not permitted with the limited exception of operating up to 25% of maximum capacity for recording and broadcasting entertainment without any in-person audience
Recreational facilities: 33% of any outdoor space on the premises; indoor not permitted
Bars and clubs: May not operate
**All other businesses: 33% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 33% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises
Places of lodging: 60% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentals
Mass gatherings limit: 10 persons; 80 vehicles
RED LEVEL:
Counties at the Red Level are those with a new COVID-19 case incident rate of greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period greater than 5%.
Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Essential retail spaces: 25% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Food and drink establishments: No indoor dining permitted; 25% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining; any establishment serving alcohol must close by 9 p.m. each night
Close-contact businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 10 customers at one time, whichever is smaller; 25% of any outdoor space on the premises
Large entertainment venues: May not operate
Recreational facilities: 25% of maximum capacity of any outdoor space on the premises; indoor not permitted
Bars and clubs: May not operate
**All other businesses: 25% of maximum capacity (indoor and outdoor)
Houses of worship: May hold religious services, indoors or outdoors, or provide services through audiovisual means, but may not exceed 25% of the maximum capacity of any enclosed space on the premises
Places of lodging: 40% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed NM Safe Certified training; 25% of maximum occupancy for all others; 5 guests maximum for vacation rentals
Mass gatherings limit: 5 persons, 40 vehicles
Categories and definitions within the public health order:
Essential businesses (non-retail): These are any business or nonprofit entity falling within one or more of the following categories:
- Health care operations including hospitals, walk-in-care health facilities, pharmacies, medical wholesale and distribution, home health care workers or aides for the elderly, emergency dental facilities, nursing homes, residential health care facilities, research facilities, congregate care facilities, intermediate care facilities for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supportive living homes, home health care providers, drug and alcohol recovery support services, and medical supplies and equipment manufacturers and providers;
- Homeless shelters, food banks, and other services providing care to indigent or needy populations;
- Childcare facilities;
- Farms, ranches, and other food cultivation, processing, or packaging operations;
- Infrastructure operations including, but not limited to, public works construction, commercial and residential construction and maintenance, self-storage facilities, airport operations, public transportation, airlines, taxis, private transportation providers, transportation network companies, water, gas, electrical, oil drilling, oil refining, natural resources extraction or mining operations, nuclear material research and enrichment, those attendant to the repair and construction of roads and highways, gas stations, solid waste collection and removal, trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal, sewer, data and internet providers, data centers, technology support operations, and telecommunications systems;
- Manufacturing operations involved in food processing, manufacturing agents, chemicals, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, sanitary products, household paper products, microelectronics/semiconductor, primary metals manufacturers, electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturers, and transportation equipment manufacturers;
- Services necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences or essential businesses including security services, towing services, custodial services, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled trades;
- Veterinary and livestock services, animal shelters and facilities providing pet adoption, daycare, or boarding services;
- Media services;
- Utilities, including their contractors, suppliers, and supportive operations, engaged in power generation, fuel supply and transmission, water and wastewater supply;
- Crematoriums, funeral homes and cemeteries;
- Banks, credit unions, insurance providers, payroll services, brokerage services, and investment management firms;
- Businesses providing mailing and shipping services;
- Laboratories and defense and national security-related operations supporting the United States government, a contractor to the United States government, or any federal entity;
- Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, but only where necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities; and
- Logistics, and also businesses that store, transport, or deliver groceries, food, materials, goods or services directly to residences, retailers, government institutions, or essential businesses.
Essential retail spaces: These include grocery stores, supermarkets, food banks, farmers’ markets and vendors who sell food, convenience stores, and other businesses that generate more than one-third of their revenue from the sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet food, animal feed or supplies, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other consumable food and drink products; automobile repair facilities, bike repair facilities, and retailers who generate the majority of their revenue from the sale of automobile or bike repair products; hardware stores; laundromats; and dry cleaner services.
Food and drink establishments: These are restaurants, breweries, wineries, distillers, cafes, coffee shops, or other similar establishments that offer food or drink.
Close-contact businesses: These are barbershops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, nail salons, spas, massage therapy services, esthetician clinics and tanning salons.
Recreational facilities: These are any publicly or privately owned facility typically or actually used for recreational activities capable of bringing persons within close proximity of one another, including aquariums, amusement parks, arcades, basketball courts, baseball fields, bowling alleys, botanical gardens, family entertainment centers, football fields, go-kart courses, golf courses, ice-skating rinks, museums with interactive displays or exhibits, miniature golf courses, ski areas, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, youth programs, guided raft tours, guided balloon tours and zoos.
Bars and clubs: These are any business that typically or actually generates more than half of its revenue from the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption – including adult entertainment venues, nightclubs, and dance clubs, regardless of the source of their revenue.
Large entertainment venues: These are as any publicly or privately owned venue typically or actually used to host large audiences for the purposes of entertainment or amusement, including racetracks, concert venues, movie theaters, performance venues, professional sports venues and theaters.
Houses of worship: These are any church, synagogue, mosque, or other gathering space where persons congregate to exercise their religious beliefs.
Places of lodging: These are hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term vacation rentals.
Mass gatherings: These are any public gathering, private gathering, organized event, ceremony, parade, funeral, or any other grouping that brings together a specified number of individuals in a single room or connected space, confined outdoor space, or open outdoor space. “Mass gatherings” also include coordinated events in which individuals gather in vehicles. “Mass gatherings” do not include the presence of any number of individuals where those individuals regularly reside. “Mass gathering” does not include individuals who are public officials or public employees in the course and scope of their employment.
**All other businesses: These are any entities that are not identified explicitly as an “essential business,” “house of worship,” “recreational facility,” “large entertainment venue,” “food and drink establishment,” “bars or clubs” or “place of lodging”.” Examples would include non-essential retail spaces like a clothing store, a gym, a group fitness class or a personal training service, among others.